The Rwanda international Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO), a constituent institution of the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa, offers a four-year ophthalmology residency program combining clinical training, academic activities, and research opportunities.

The RIIO Residency attending clinical staff consists of four full-time members and several part-time faculty with comprehensive clinical, public health, medical education, and research skills.The main training clinic facility is the RIIO @ Kibagabaga Community Eye Clinic which is a referral facility for the country, while all didactic activities are located at the RIIO School facilities situated in the Tee Off Tower, Kigali.

RIIO residents rotate at several affiliated public hospitals with active inpatient/outpatient services. They also have opportunities for international electives. Residents participate in intensive hands-on experiences with state-of the-art diagnostic and therapeutic facilities. At RIIO, we offer resident education that ensures exposure to all eye care subspecialties, exposing our graduates to the latest in ophthalmology.